No.2 pencils are widely used, but you may not know what the number actually refers to. This video explains how pencils developed into their modern form and the significance of the labeled numbers.

You're also looking at a lag-free writing and drawing with the Apple Pencil, just like you would expect from a good-old No. 2 pencil. Included with the Apple Pencil deal the device itself ...

Of course, all of the Apple Pencil 2’s features, like tilt and pressure sensitivity ... Sharp edges like text are slightly softened by the textured cover, but colors remain true, there’s no odd color ...